Beaudesert Bulletin, Edition 74

Moving Mountains

By Keer Moriarty

The Moving Mountains - Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic - exhibition at The Centre, Beaudesert, celebrates the incredible efforts of community members to keep the region free from coal seam gas mining.

The exhibition focuses on events around 2011 including the

Kerry Blockade and Protesters on Peaks movement in the early stages of the 11-year fight.

It was a time when farmers joined protesters to save their livelihoods and the land they love.

Julie Jackson, Erica Bates and Tracey Larkin in front of the banner used during the protests.

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By Keer Moriarty

Suzanne Jones describes herself as a ‘jack of all trades and master of none’ and this description is typical of this humble, self-effacing woman.

The dedicated moth-

er of Rachel, Brendan and Nada, Suzanne has been in Beaudesert for 27 years, creating a beautiful home and garden with her husband, Murry Mallinson.

Suzanne and Murry met playing volleyball in Beaudesert at the old

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her three children and their achievements.

Rachel was 15 and Brendan 12 when Suzanne and Murry had Nada.

“They adored Nada, but it was difficult becase after Nada I had five miscarriages,” she said.

“Mentally it was hard and there were times I feel the kids missed out.”

“The doctor actually turned around to me and said, ‘You can’t keep doing this’.“

Associate Degree in Dementia before doing my nursing degree.”

She shows genuine compassion and understanding for dementia patients.

“I advocate to keep meeting them where they’re at and enjoy what you can, while you can,” she says.

“They might forget who you are, they don’t forget how you make them feel.”

Suzanne’s latest challenge is overcoming surgery for a tumour.

squash courts.

“We were on opposing teams, I’d been playing against him for months and one night our team was short of players,” recalls Suzanne.

Murry played on Suzanne’s team and the attraction was instant.

Over the following weeks they met at social events and romance blossomed.

They have now been together 27 years.

“We’ve been through a lot, we are tighter now than we’ve ever been.”

Suzanne’s son Brendan describes the couple as ‘two of the most married people I know’.

Suzanne is proud of

The three children are now adults, with Rachel completing a teaching degree before going back to university and becoming a Guidance Counsellor.

Brendan has commenced a Law degree and former Beaudesert State High School Captain, Nada, is Trainee with Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Suzanne worked in banking for many years and more recently in aged care, where she discovered a passion for dementia care.

“What started that was Murry’s father having dementia.”

“I wanted to know how to help his family, so did a couple of free courses and then an

The meningioma tumour in the lining of her brain was diagnosed eight years ago.

When doctors advised her to have it removed in February, she was terrified.

Surgery went well, but an infection led to seizures and a hospital stay of 21 days.

Suzanne says this gave her a new perspective on patient care and nursing.

“I learned - and this ties into my dementia studies as well because it was a brain injury - the most important thing is listen to your patient.”

Suzanne’s recovery has progressed well and she is looking forward to returning to work and further study.

Suzanne Jones

Residents oppose townhouse development

By Keer Moriarty

A proposed development that would see 84 townhouses built on a 23,230m² block in Jane Street has made local residents see red.

The application was submitted to Scenic Rim Regional Council by Zone Planning Group on behalf of Sherlock Construction Homes Pty Ltd on 28 February 2023.

Tina Street resident Jeremy Smith said if the development goes ahead it will leave the quiet suburban street overpopulated.

“There’s not enough space there to handle, I would suggest a minimum of 250 people and anywhere from 168 to 200 cars,” he said.

“It will just end up in a congested mess and I think there will be a lot of conflict as well.”

“We will struggle to get in and out of our driveway because the overflow of traffic will be here.”

Mr Smith, who lost his home in 2017 due to flooding and has since rebuilt, is also concerned about how the show-

ground will be affected by the development.

“How do the showground and the pony club keep doing what they do when the entry and exit are where cattle trucks and horse floats are pulling up.”

Sixteen submission were received during the public notification period, including one from Beaudesert Show Society.

Concerns raised included the proposed density of the two-story dwellings, increased traffic, stormwater and drainage issues and visual amenity.

In her submission, Shelly Butler-Currie said she is not keen to see double story buildings “blocking our view and overseeing our properties. Potentially blocking sunlight and invading our privacy.”

Impact of Show Society events

T J Kelly Surveyors, who prepared the Beaudesert Show Society’s submission, also raised the issue of reverse amenity - the impact on potential residents of the devel-

opment when the Show Society’s events are being run, with the nearest row of townhouses only 8.5 metres from the Jane Street frontage.

“The activities conducted at the Showgrounds will potentially create issues for the residents of the townhouses by way of noise emissions, odour emissions, dust, and traffic and parking impacts.

“Any such impacts on

the townhouses could fetter the use rights and unduly restrict the conduct of events held at the Showgrounds.”

“It is submitted that the townhouse development will compromise the long established use rights of the Showgrounds.”

In response to this, Kassim Mahomed, Principal Planner for Zone Planning Group stated, “A review of the Scenic Rim

Planning Scheme does not identify any provisions requiring the Applicant to address reverse amenity from the Showgrounds.”

The public notification closed on 2 June 2023. Council will review all submissions and the application material before putting the application to a Council meeting in the coming months.

Jeremy Smith, John and Debby Reid, Shelly Butler-Currie and Max Short.

WHAT’S NEW AT TAX TIME

By Noela Lee Trilogy Accounting Group

With the end of the financial year approaching, there are several tax changes that individuals and businesses should be aware of.

Individuals

Working from home: The fixed rate method for claiming home office expenses is 67 cents per hour.

This includes all costs for working from home including phone and internet. You can claim depreciation on office furniture and computers.

You need to have maintained a record of actual hours worked from home from 1 March 2023

Self-education expenses: the first $250 non-deductible threshold has been removed –meaning you no longer have to deduct $250 from self-education expenses. Low and Middle Income earners tax offset: This has been removed.

This was the approx. $1500 tax offset that provided the bigger refunds for the last 2 years. In 2023 refunds will be reduced to around $200$300 for average taxpayers. More taxpayers may have to pay on lodgment of their returns if they earned interest or other income during the year.

Business

Small business skills and training boost: Claim a bonus deduction of additional 20% on top of the normal deductions for costs of providing eligible training courses to employees from 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2024 (note this change is not yet law – currently in parliament awaiting approval).

Small business technology investment boost: There is a bonus deduction of 20% on top of normal deductions for expenditure incurred and depreciating assets purchased for digitalizing business operations. This

applies to expenditure from 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2023. (NOTE this change is not yet law - currently in parliament awaiting approval).

Business assets: The 100% write off of business assets ends 30 June 2023. To claim the purchase of a capital asset in 2023, the asset must be installed ready for use before 30 June 2023. If you want to deduct the costs of a business vehicle (up to the depreciation cap $64,741) – it must be in your possession and ready to drive on the road before 30 June. From 1 July 2023 the maximum amount that can be writ-

ten off per asset for small businesses is $20,000.

Before 30 June

Superannuation: If you want to claim a deduction for superannuation or a co-contribution payment from the government for 2023 – contributions must be received into the super fund bank account by 30 June.

Allow at least 10 days for this to take effect. Contributions should be made before 20 June to ensure they have been received by the fund on time.

Vehicles: Record the odometer reading on your vehicle at 30 June if

you are claiming vehicle costs.

Ensure vehicle logbooks are up-to-date - if claiming a percentage of vehicle use for work or business, a logbook must be maintained for 12 continuous weeks recording the date, purpose of the journey, destination and kilometers travelled. This logbook is current for five years unless there are substantial changes to the travel use of the vehicle.

Records: Gather up all receipts of expenses paid for the year – good records will ease the pain of an ATO review.

Getting ready for tax time doesn’t have to be a headache.

Keeping the Scenic Rim Scenic

By Keer Moriarty

It could be described as the Scenic Rim’s ‘Sliding Doors’ moment - the fight to keep the region free of coal seam gas and open cut mines which began in 2011 and spanned 11 years.

Julie Jackson, Tracey and Innes Larkin, Erica Bates and Heidi Ross were instrumental in the fight to ‘Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic’ and have been preparing for the Moving Mountains exhibition at The Centre, Beaudesert for months.

Tracey had never been involved in a protest until the spectre of mining exploration appeared in the region.

Tracey and her husband Innes were arrested on the first day of what became known as the Kerry Blockade and she

said she had little understanding of the law before that time.

“I was naive. I honestly thought surely they will listen because we’re on the right side and then we would all go home,” she said.

The women believe if mining had gone ahead the character of the Scenic Rim would be very different to the eco and agritourism ventures and fresh produce grown in the area today.

“It’s been quite triggering for a lot of people,” said Erica.

“Some people have just gone ‘that was the best time of my life because I finally stood up for something’.”

For others, such as Heidi Ross, activism took over her life.

She will return to Beaudesert to MC the

launch event on 17 June.

At the time, the fight to defend the area from mining dominated every moment of Heidi’s life for two years.

“When you feel something you love is under threat, you’ve got to do something, then you’ve got to do something more,” she said.

Heidi has put together a book, Mongrel Dogs of the Scenic Rim, which is a historical record of that time.

Mongrel Dogs will be available in hard copy from The Centre during the exhibition for $25, but a free downloadable PDF file will be available with details released during the exhibition.

“I feel intensely proud that the Scenic Rim is still there as a place of beauty,” said Heidi.

“Preparing for the ex-

hibition has been exciting and also a chance for reflection.”

Moving Mountains

- Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic is at The Centre, Beaudesert from 17 June until 2 September 2023.

Heidi Ross returns to Beaudesert to MC the exhibition launch. Image supplied.

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New Australians welcomed

Fifteen Scenic Rim residents from nine countries have been welcomed as the region’s newest Australians at a citizenship ceremony during Queensland Day celebrations in Beaudesert.

Jubilee Park took on a carnival atmosphere with Scenic Rim Regional Council’s free family fun day providing an early celebration of Queensland’s 164th birthday on 6 June and acknowledging National Reconciliation Week.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen, who conducted the Queensland Day citizenship ceremony, said it was a privilege to be part of each new citizen’s journey in becoming a ‘true blue’ Australian.

“Today we have 15 individuals from nine countries who are about to begin a new chapter in their

own story as they formally become Australian citizens,” he said.

“While they have all come from very different parts of the world, they share one thing in common – all have chosen to make the Scenic Rim their home.”

Live entertainment featured performances by the Mununjali Ngari dancers and students from Beaudesert State High School.

Local community organisations also held stalls with face painting and games on offer.

Kooralbyn resident Jinqiu Han from China was one of the fifteen people who became Australian citizens.

“I love Australia,” she said.

“I have lived here for 18 years and I am very happy to become an Australian citizen.”

Top: Cr Amanda Hay, Cr Michael Enright, Deputy Mayor Jeff McConnell, Mayor Greg Christensen and Cr Virginia West welcome new citizens (from left) Jinqiu Han, James Semerdak, Linda Dawson, Teresita Chetcuti and Courtney Guerin.

Above: Jinqiu Han with Town Crier Sidney Norman and his wife Pauline.

A wee taste of Scotland

Thirty Beaudesert Rotary members enjoyed a taste of Scotland when they held a Single Malt Whisky tasting and Scottish supper at the Stationmaster’s House.

Held as a fundraiser for local foodbank Tracey’s Pantry and Rotary projects, guests enjoyed tastings of five single malt Scotch whiskies selected by whiskey enthusiast, Dan Mallon and an Australian Single Malt

Whisky.

Dan said his future father in law, Beaudesert Rotary President Mark McCabe, knew whisky was his passion and asked him to host the evening.

The Single Malts were from the five regions of Scotland - Lowlands, Highlands, Islands, Islay and Speyside.

Each tasting was paired with canapes including smoked chicken and cheddar and goats cheese

in filo pastry, designed to add to the experience.

Dan gave some history of the regions and spoke about how whisky is made, as well as providing the guests with comprehensive tasting notes on each whisky.

Mark thanked Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and the Beaudesert Hotel for supporting the sold out event.

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Beaudesert Rotary President Mark McCabe with Dan Mallon.

Renai Costa with her mother Gloria

Mark and Linda Jackson with Caz Osborne preparing canapes.

By Peta Teese for St Mary’s Parish

When the idea to celebrate multiculturalism in the St Mary’s Parish was discussed late last year, the question was asked, “Are we really diverse enough to organise such an event, surely no-one will come?”

The answer was most definitely and people certainly came along to celebrate.

The day began with Mass presided over by Fr Kevin Njoku with the assistance of former Parish Priest, Fr Bernie Gallagher.

The church was almost full with people from Hungary, Malta, Ireland, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Kiribati, Philippines, Indonesia, China, Singapore, America, Columbia, Guatemala and England and the Solo-

mon Islands.

“The Trinitarian God abides in each of us, irrespective of our colour, race, height or culture. We are one, though we are many,” said Fr Kevin.

Having been the parish priest for almost six years, Fr Kevin looks after nine Churches, and nine suburbs.

Having a multicultural community is not a problem, but a challenge that calls for tolerance, patience and openness to learn and accommodate each other.

When you consider the culture (family, ethnicity, majority / minority, etc) in which you grew up, lots may have changed due to your experiences with others.

After mass everyone gathered to share a taste of traditional food and to enjoy some traditional song and dance.

It was a time to hear stories from others and to learn about other cultures.

Quietly sitting back to observe this community gathering from afar, was a perfect opportunity to witness the absolute joy on so many faces, to hear true laughter and joviality, to sense the strengthening of an enriched community and to listen to lips smacking after sampling some delicious food, an opportunity not many of us will get to have very often.

Seeing on a very small scale how we can communicate peacefully with each other, regardless of where they have come from is very humbling.

We thank everyone who helped in bringing this occasion together and thank everyone who joined us. It really was a great day!

Fr Bernie Gallagher, Fr Kevin Njoku and Thomas Popovic (Seminarian on placement). Image

Pushing on for Mental Health

By Keer Moriarty

Teaspoons and Aprons was buzzing when they held their coffee and cars night in support of the Tatsu Do Karate’s team in the Push-Up Challenge for Mental Health.

With live music by Jack Anderson (also a participant in the PushUp Challenge), great food and some retro cars on show, the evening was a huge success.

Iliana Gaudron of Tatsu Do Karate, and Raymond Adolphus of Adolphus Bodyworks kicked off the push-up challenge for the evening.

They completed a set of 30 push-ups each to the cheers of the crowd gathered.

The Push-Up Challenge continues until 23 June 2023, with funds raised donated to Lifeline and Movember.

Ali Gregg, Peter Hayward, Elma Gaudron, Shane Hayward, Isabelle Gaudron and Shinade Harper

Ros Barnett and Narelle McFarlane

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Tom Hayes with John and Jane Elliot and Millie

Music, Dance and Art on show for Arts Open Day

By Keer Moriarty

GTM Music Studios will join with Loyalty Dance Co to present the biggest Arts Open Day Beaudesert has seen.

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Both studios will open their doors on 1 July to give visitors of all ages and experience the chance to try out musical instruments, dance programs and fine arts.

Kylie Moss of GTM Studios said it has been her dream to transform the Post Office Square arcade into an Arts Hub for Beaudesert.

“We already have the music classes and facilities here and we have added art classes to our programs,” said Kylie.

“Having Loyalty Dance Studio across the arcade has been great and we are looking forward to a huge open day to showcase what is available right in town.”

GTM’s art teacher, Anna Burgess, will be set up in the art room to discuss the classes and styles of work she offers.

Music Therapist Lou MacLachlan will also be in the studio and would be happy to discuss the benefits of music therapy to assist with a range of

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Specifically designed for circus skills for ages two years to adults, the program includes apparatus work on lyra, silks and trapeze; interactive circuits that involve juggling and hula hoops as well as strength and stretching.

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Dancer Abrielle Jenner, singer and guitarist Annabelle Johnson and dancer Madi Stone with drummers Jackson Petrie and Jack Johnson.

Keer Moriarty

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Dear Editor,

Show kindness

In a small community, every loss is felt.

From My Window

The last one, 2nd June; the Sid and Elaine Ludwig story of a lovely country couple touched my heart and the Happy Valley 30th celebrationhow lucky are we to live in Beaudesert.

What I am totally against is the sexual exploitation of children. I am totally against paedophilia or minor attracted persons being considered normal and courts dishing out biased punishment with little regard for the lifelong damage done to the minor.

After 18yrs of age you are free to make your own life decisions. Many US states and some European Countries have now made sex change operations, puberty blockers and hormone sex change options illegal for anyone under 18yrs of age so I/ we do not stand alone.

When someone passes away, even if you didn’t know them, you will know their friend or relative or have an associated memory or moment.

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This is both one of the best and saddest things about living in a smallish town.

It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with the news that 100 regional News Corp papers stopped printing in a restructure that sees these papers with online presence only.

The recent tragic deaths of two 17 year olds in a car accident have sent shock waves through their families, as well as the wider community.

I drive between Canungra and Beaudesert several times a week and what struck me while driving past the crash site is how kind the reaction by the police and the wider community has been to allow people access to a busy site with safety.

It is sad for communities who will lose their local newspaper. Years ago, the local paper was the backbone of a community. The people who owned the paper and the people who worked there were involved in their communities, they had their finger on the pulse and they knew the people in the towns.

Every day there were police cars near the site, alerting traffic to slow down and keeping grieving friends and family safe.

No doubt this is still true for local journalists - but how many of those jobs will be shed in the move to digital?

There are so many things going on in the world today that can take up your headspace and make you angry or frustrated.

It is times like these that we need to stop and remind ourselves to be kind.

That person who seems in a rush, or not as polite as you’d like? Maybe they are grieving. Maybe they are distracted by the effort of getting through each day.

What will the record keeping of townships look like? How can truth be disseminated without this grassroots vehicle of news? Because it is easy to see that a report about the refurbishment of the soccer club’s canteen or ‘what we did in the pandemic’ is real and true, but who will remember this when they are relegated to the archives of the internet? Where are the pictures to cut out and keep on the fridge? Or does none of that matter?

Maybe they just have a lot going on and are struggling.

Take some breaths and try above all things to be kind.

Kindness costs nothing - let it be your gift to someone today.

Clarification

Is the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival still on? The answer is yes but in what format is still undecided. The Scarecrow trail is definitely on and the dates are 11th to 20th September. Advertisements in papers, web site and face book will be appearing in early June providing all the detail. We hope to have a special guest on the Mountain who may open the festival and then provide an activity for families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern Parade and other activities are subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st August for a decision.

Caroline Gee Beaudesert

On this topic of illegal and inappropriate sexual material in our libraries, as one of the key speakers and organisers of the opposition to this material I wish to clarify my position.

I am totally against sexually explicit material being available to anyone under 12yrs of age and for some children that is even too young.

What I do stand for is protecting the sanctity of children and more specifically protecting the sexual innocence of children against the onslaught from Big Pharma and paedophile forces in very high places.

The talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put smiles back on faces by putting scarecrows out on the trail and entering the competitions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and children can take part in their Colouring In and Poetry competitions.

I am NOT Anti Gay, I am NOT Anti LGBTQ+, I am NOT anti lesbian, I am not even Anti Trans PROVIDED you are 18yrs of age.

The Canungra Times belongs to me, but really it belongs to the community and I’ll keep doing what I can to make sure that continues.

In the words of George Bernard Shaw: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole commu nity and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.” Established

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Entry is free and Entry Forms will be at various locations around the Mountain and on our web site for those off the Mountain who are coming to engage.

So, the message is: put huge coloured circles around the 11-20 September on your calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow display or visiting the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, enjoy our fabulous sunset and visit some of our attractions.

I am totally against the age of consent being dropped to 12yrs of age or that Incest be considered acceptable. I am against Drag Queen story time for children under 12yrs of age. I am against puberty blockers and sex change operations or hormone sex change therapy for anyone under 18yrs of age.

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They say follow the money trail and there is big money driving the Trans agenda for big profits and more than that, most trans become sterile and life is shortened so population control a possible agenda.

The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever format is possible because it brings the community together and that is what we will need by September

Guy Johnstone

So, please plan on producing a scarecrow or visiting and staying on the Mountain and, if we can get the lantern parade and other activities up and running, we will do so.

Regards, Nigel Waistell Scarecrow Coordinator, Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce

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How we see ourselves determines how high we can go!

We often go through life being defined by how we are seen by others.

Perhaps, some of us are living our whole life, never recognising who we really are.

Sometimes we make mistakes by wearing negative images like: I am not talented, I am too short, unattractive, not loved. These and other distorted images might be keeping us away from who God created us to be.

We came from God as a masterpiece. He put greatness into us all. In the Bible (Jeremiah 1:5), God says, “Before you were formed in your mother’s womb, I knew you”. There could be potential(s) on the inside that we’ve not yet tapped into. We can only get the best and keep going when we tune off all the negative limitations we, or others have pinned ourselves down with.

Let’s get in agreement with God as His masterpiece. Never let a distorted image of what people or yourself might be saying about who you are, keep you from your purpose. We are made wonderfully unique. There is something we have that no other person has. You may not believe it, but it’s a fact. We are the only creature God created and breathed his life into - He created us in his image and likeness.

What we are calling ourselves has a great influence with our destiny. Negativity, living out our lives based on what people are saying: you are awful, dealing with weakness, not talented, a cranky person, etc. can keep us from becoming who God wants us to be. Take that label off, and put on a new one, appreciate yourself and claim back your own unique masterpiece. How we see ourselves determines who we are and how high we can go.

Benji is a five month old Kelpie whose unusual cream colouring really makes him stand out.

Courtney has owned Benji since he was a young pup.

She described Benji as a very energetic dog who loves to play fetch, especially with his ball.

Benji also likes Courtney’s cat, Hamish.

“He loves Hamish,” she said, “Hamish doesn’t like him.”

The two animals have worked it out though, with Hamish firmly in control and Benji’s effervescent nature hard to refuse!

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Father Kevin Njoku St Mary’s Catholic Church

Grand Opening new tennis courts, 18 June: Past, present and potential tennis players are invited to the opening of the new courts at Beaudesert Tennis Club, Bromelton Street, Beaudesert from 10am.

Trivia Night, 24 June: Held by Beaudesert Lions Club Inc at Beaudesert Bowls Club from 6.30am. Enquiries: beaudesert.qld@lions.org.au

Quick Street, 24 - 25 June: Drag racing at the Kooralbyn Valley. Live entertainment, kids’ rides, on site camping. Book via ozaid.org.

Nicki Parrott in concert, 24 June: International jazz performer Nicki Parrott at the

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Beaudesert Crop Swap, 25 June: Bring along your excess produce to swap with others! Held in the Mitre 10 car park from 7.30am to 8.30am. All welcome.

Arts Open Day, 1 July: GTM Music Studios and Loyalty Dance Co combine to showcase music, art and dance! Come along from 10am to 2pm at Post Office Square.

Beaudesert Cup, 8 July: Live racing, entertainment

and fashion at Beaudesert Racecourse. Gates Open 11am. General Admission

$10pp, Children (17 Years & Under) and concession: Free. For tickets visit www.beaudesertraceclub.com.

Kooralbyn Makers’ Market, 15 July: Kooralbyn Community Centre 8am to 2pm.

Vietnam Veterans’ Day, 18 August: Service at Kooralbyn Memorial Stone at 11am, concentrating on Battle of Luh Le.

Rathdowney Soccer Club breakup, 3 September: Rathdowney State School 10am. Enquiries by email ellenmaree6@gmail.com.

Beaudesert Show, 8 and 9 September: Two days of rides, competitions and excitement! For details visit www.beaudesertshow.org.au.

Candlelight Vigil, 8 October: For those who have lost family members or friends. Held from 7pm – 9pm at Kooralbyn Community Hall.

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F O R M O R E P A C K A G E S & T I C K E T I N G V I S I T : B E A U D E S E R T R A C E C L U B . C O M

The future of Beaudesert Scouts is under discussion at a meeting to be held at the Scout Hall.

Beaudesert Scouts

Secretary Margaret Manthey urged anyone interested to attend.

“We really need the community to come and talk to us about what they want,” she said.

Beaudesert Scout Group has been in Beaudesert since 1948 and has been registered with Scouts Australia since 1951.

The meeting will be held at Beaudesert Scout Hall, corner Eaglesfield and Hart Street, on Tuesday 20 June at 6.30pm.

Questions Over 50s Retirees should consider when building a new home in a resort...

Considering downsizing and looking for a new-found lifestyle in your Golden Years? Then there are many things to seriously contemplate BEFORE you pay a deposit or sign any contracts. This is especially true in the case of a brand new development, which could take up to TEN YEARS to complete. It is important to always ask the following questions of any Village Management when considering your options.

What is the weekly site fee?

Who is the builder?

Are the homes steel framed?

Do you have a choice of site?

Are the homes built on site?

Are the homes manufactured off site?

What is the expected building wait time?

What is the security on the site lease period?

Do you have an input into the home design?

Do you have a choice to change any home inclusions?

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Do you get a deposit refund if the contract is unconditional?

“Millers Glen” is a new Over 50s Lease Land Housing development entering the Scenic Rim District this year, and based on the answers to the above questions, you seriously need to consider your options and compare it to what Elysium’s New Stage 3 Development has to offer.

Reasons why Elysium should be your first choice...

With new home prices at Elysium Village starting from just $349,000, much attention is expected from local buyers who have no interest in up-market facilities but are just looking for affordable new housing, with picturesque-panoramic rural surroundings in a homely-friendly atmosphere, where you feel part of the whole village-community of only 9I homes, with many of them individually designed by the owners!

Our local built Franklin Construction home designs are unique, compared to our newest competitor, as they are all steel framed and offer the buyer the choice to personalise interior inclusions, change the floor plans and build homes from 120m2 up to 280m2 on applicable sites.

“YES! Our Elysium Village Country Retreat was a hidden secret of the over 50s for many years but now the secret is out with the release of the Final Stage of exceptionally large home sites which have 6m rear yards and offer uninterrupted panoramic rural views of the countryside.” reports Dennis Ring, Elysium’s Sales and Marketing Manager

Currently the country retreat has a Clubhouse, lap pool, playing fields, kids playground, Village Green, two gazebos, a beautiful lake and meandering landscaped walkways within a fully gated fenced complex New Recreation Clubhouse-Facilities, Gym and Heated Pool are awaiting council approval, with completion expected 2023 pending on the final Scenic Rim Council permits

The local township of Beaudesert is so friendly, and boasts a wonderful selection of shopping with Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Mitre 10, street cafes, Maccas, KFC, Subway, Red Rooster, 7 Eleven medical-dental facilities, 3 Chemists and yes, Beaudesert has its own General Hospital!

When you move into Elysium Over 50s Lifestyle Village Country Retreat, you will make friendships that will last forever in a village you can truly call home. This wonderful serene location is where the air is crisp and clean for your enjoyment

“The benefits of buying a home in Elysium’s Lifestyle Country Styled Village, is that you the home owner receives the full benefit of any capital appreciation and yes the homeowner retains 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their home.” says Dennis

And the Big Bonus is you have ZERO Exit Fees, Stamp Duty, Council Rates, Legal and Body Corp Fees, YES! It’s all included in your $200 weekly site fee, plus you are entitled to receive a rental subsidy from Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs if you are receiving a pension Your only outlay is for your standard utility charges for power, gas, phone and home insurance

Interested? We are NOW offering you a BUY and BUILD NOW and PAY LATER deal On a fully refundable $15,000 deposit (STC) you can have your new home built whilst waiting to sell your current home! Also we can help you with the best advice in the choosing the right local real estate agent to sell your current home.

Simply call our sales office on 0419 828 576 or email sales@elysiumvillage.com for our FREE SALES INFO KIT Or why not take the picturesque drive and visit Elysium Over 50s Lifestyle Village at 329 Brisbane Street Beaudesert, we open our gate daily around 10am to 4pm-ish We look forward to greeting you in person

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Everyone’s reading The Speedy Sloth

By Keer Moriarty

Beaudesert Library was one of many Australian libraries to take part in National Simultaneous Storytime at 11am on 24 May.

Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools and many other places around the country.

This year The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie was selected.

A large group of young children aged between 0 and 5 years and their parents gathered at Jubilee Park to enjoy Library Assistant Miranda Collins’ delightful and engaging reading of this inspiring story that celebrates all winners ... especially those who don’t come first!

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED GREEN WASTE PROCESSING CONTRACTOR?

Scenic Rim Regional Council is calling for tenders from green waste processing specialists to provide mulching and removal services at six of our resource recovery facilities across the region.

If you are an established contractor who is experienced in providing these services and looking to broaden your reach, you could work with us.

More information about the tender can be found by scanning the QR code.

Only electronic tender submissions uploaded to Vendor Panel website will be considered.

Submissions close 2pm Friday 7 July, 2023.

For more info and to apply.

Library Assistant Miranda Collins reads The Speedy Sloth.

His passion took his life

By Max Harris Beaudesert Historical Museum

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John William (JW) Collins was the only son of William Collins (died 1909) and his wife Mary Adelaide Gwendoline (1870-1962). He was born in Brisbane in 1906, the same year his father bought Nindooinbah.

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Australian snow ski champion in four events. In between all this, JW married Margaret Hagon, the daughter of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, in 1933.

Despite his other accomplishments, aviation and flying would become his true passion, with airstrips built at Nindooinbah.

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JW piloted his aircraft for work and his other interests.

He won the Speed test in the Brisbane to Adelaide air race in 1936.

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Returning to Australia in 1929, JW owned and managed a very progressive Nindooinbah property, started five dairy farms run on the share system and fattened cattle.

For his enjoyment he was an avid golfer, becoming President then Patron of Beaudesert Golf Club; keen horseman winning many campdrafts; was an ardent motorist and played polo well.

Unable to join the RAAF during World War 2 due to eyesight issues, in March 1940 he became a flight instructor with the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

Tragically, on May 21 1941, he took off from Archerfield airport at night with the Squadron Leader on board, they struck the top of a tree, crashing into flames. Both died instantly.

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The Percival Gull, owned by John William Collins. Image supplied.

GROW YOUR OWN

with Bill O’Sullivan

One of the most polarising vegetables (fruits) we grow is the Choko.

So many people have a story about their childhood experience with how their parents or grandparents made the most amazing or perhaps horrid meal using Chokos.

My Mum used the pressure cooker (there is a memory) or steamed them savagely, making them very soft and not the most appealing.

The humble Choko has the rare ability to take on the flavour of what it is cooked with. We find them a very useful vegetable and prepare them in many ways. They are fabulous baked, great in soups, stir-fries and casseroles. They can be used to supplement carrots and apples in pies and other dessert dishes. The list just goes on.

The lasting reputation of the humble but nutritious Choko occurred during the Great Depression.

It became the staple diet of many families and was eaten in every possible way. This made many older Australians resistant to this very versatile plant. I regularly spot them now

at local supermarkets selling for $10 - $12kg.

Chokos do not require a lot of attention once established and will produce for around five years. That makes them a very desirable item to grow. Besides everything mentioned they are highly nutritious with lots of amazing benefits but low in calories.

When planting them, you lay them on their side as the roots, stem and leaves come from the same spot. Locally, you could probably plant out most of the year but perhaps it is best to avoid deep winter. Because they are a climber, it is best to grow on a trellis, fence or over something you won’t miss. Being a perennial they may die back a bit in winter.

The fruit (vegetable) can be harvested at any time during the growth cycle and mature fruits will store for several months. We generally harvest ours at a size when the skin is still quite soft.

That way there is no need to peel the Choko before preparing them as part of a meal.

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups sweet potato, peeled, diced

2 carrots, diced

½ swede, diced

1 parsnip, diced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 large brown onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 x 440g cans crushed tomatoes

½ cup yellow lentils

½ cup blue or green lentils

½ cup barley

1L vegetable stock

1L water

Flat leaf parsley, to serve Fresh thyme, to serve

METHOD

Heat oil in a heavy based soup pot over medium heat.

Winter Vegetable Soup

Saute potato, carrot, swede, parsnip, celery, onion and garlic until onion is just transparent. Combine tomatoes, lentils and barley into vegetable mixture, adding stock and water. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat, simmering for about 20 minutes or until lentils and barley are cooked. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and thyme and a slice of wholemeal bread.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT IT:

This hearty winter soup is packed full of veggies and fibre. One portion gets you 3 out of your 5 serves of veg for the day! This soup also works well with farro or rice instead of barley.

A young choko on the vine.

Flood Recovery Roadworks

It is now much easier to follow the flood recovery works on your road or a road you may travel on regularly.

Simply go to Council’s website www.scenicrim. qld.gov.au/roadworks and hover the mouse or your finger over the site you are investigating, and you will see the status of works at that location.

The flood recovery process does take time as funding approvals are required through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) before works can proceed.

Reporting Road Damage

Issues with Council-owned roads can be reported via the Online Request form available on Council’s website or by phoning 5540 5111 during office hours from 8.30 am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

For issues with State-controlled roads, please use the Queensland Government’s Traffic and Travel Information site or phone 131 940.

TMR DirectorGeneral’s Visit

TMR Director-General Neil Scales OBE and members of his staff met with Councillors and executive officers recently

to discuss a number of road and transport issues within the region.

These included Coulson Crossing, Cunningham Highway, Canungra Bypass, constrained road links affecting freight from the Bromelton State Development Area and future bus and rail transport to Beaudesert.

Both Council and TMR currently face a number of supply and staff shortage challenges, coupled with increasing material costs, but are committed to addressing road and

transport challenges in partnership.

Queensland Day in Jubilee Park

What a fun event this was and great to see so many families enjoying the day!

Special thanks to so many of our community groups and organisations which had stalls and provided fun and food for us all.

Congratulations to our new Australian citizens who attended the citizenship ceremony, which was held as part

of Queensland’s birthday celebration in the Scenic Rim.

Development Applications and Property Online

To stay up-to-date about planning development applications and approvals or refusals, simply go to Council’s website www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au, tap on DAP Online, agree to the terms, and follow all applications in process during the week or month.

HOW EASY IS IT TO DO BUSINESS WITH US?

It’s time to submit your scores.

Council would like to hear from you, our community, on how easy it is to do business with us.

We invite you to participate in a brief survey that will assist Council in understanding how efficiently we are servicing our community.

To provide your feedback, simply scan the QR code → or visit letstalk.scenicrim.qld.gov.au

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We would like to thank all of our family, friends and all who attended the service, sent messages, cards and flowers to us after the sudden death of our Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Harold Herron.

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What’s the Voice referendum about?

It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by setting up an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A referendum is the only way to change the Australian Constitution.

What is the Voice?

The Voice would be a permanent body that gives independent advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect First Nations people.

The Voice aims to help the Parliament and Government to make better decisions and deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.

How will the Voice be set up?

How it’s set up would be determined after the referendum with input from First Nations people, the broader public and the Government. The Parliament would then make a law to set up the Voice.

The intention is that its members will be chosen by and representative of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Australia.

Be ready for the conversation, get informed at Voice.gov.au

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Following in the footsteps of bravery

By Emily

Livingston

Within three hours and 23 minutes, a McAuley College team of five completed the 18km Kokoda Challenge.

Katie Brown, Toby Brown, Teresa McClure and Macy Wright, along with teacher Miss Kiara Olivares, ran the trail on Saturday 3 June 2023, raising funds for the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program.

Starting at 11am, from Brookfield Reserve, the team tackled 575 metres of elevation over the 18-kilometre course.

Overall, $250 was raised between the five team members.

For the McAuley students, training began in early April.

They participated in morning training every

Wednesday and also dedicated a few weekends to vigorous training at Wyaralong Dam.

After completing the course, Toby Brown said he felt ready to go again.

Toby joked that the best part about finishing was getting “Maccas (McDonalds) after we ran.”

When asked if they would recommend the challenge, all participants replied positively.

“Yes, 100%,” said Macy Wright.

Macy and Teresa plan to compete again next year, hopefully attempting one of the longer distances.

The 18km School Cup, which is awarded to the fastest team to complete the track, is dedicated to John ‘Don’ McKay, a

member of the 39th Battalion.

At just 17 years of age, McKay enlisted to fight in World War Two, and was deployed at the Kokoda Track in Papua

New Guinea.

During his service, he received the Military Medal for his bravery.

Inspired by McKay’s stamina during his plight, the McAuley College

team strived to bring home the School Cup, but unfortunately were unable to keep pace with the fastest team, who finished in a mighty one hour and 33 minutes.

McAuley College Kokoda 18km team. Image supplied.

McAuley celebrates SECA success

By Emily Livingston

McAuley College once again brought home the Percentage Cup Trophy at the SECA Cross Country carnival, for the sixth consecutive time!

This Cup is presented to the school with the highest percentage of participation.

“It’s a calculation made from the total number of points accrued and the number of students participating,” said School Captain, Jim McClure.

On the day, 68 McAuley athletes were present, proudly supporting their school.

SECA Sport is facilitated by Brisbane Catholic Education and schools from around Brisbane come together to compete regularly in events such as cross country, athletics carnivals and gala days.

Competing against fourteen schools three to four times their size, McAuley College achieved fifth place overall, an impressive feat.

Along with these achievements, Katie Brown (12 years girls), Billy Costello (13 years boys), Ty Oppermann (15 years boys), Stella Ahrens (15 years girls) and Hannah Brown (16 years girls) all placed within the top eight of their age group.

The Open Girls age group finished second overall in their division.

McAuley College’s Sports Leader, Mrs Amy Richards, spoke about the hard work and determination the school puts into their sporting endeavours.

“The day before the

carnival I spoke to the squad about the College spirit, and what a privilege it is to represent your school community,” said Mrs Richards.

“I think winning the Percentage Cup is such a brilliant reflection of our capacity to strive for excellence. I really generally believe that our ability to strive for excellence in regard to participation is second to none.”

Mrs Richards emphasised that the Percentage

Cup is “a trophy that encourages and celebrates the schools’ ability to participate.”

She said every school would want to win the Percentage Cup.

School Principal, Mrs Deidre Young, said the College has demonstrated their grit and determination to participate and do their best.

“SECA is about bringing the best version of yourself to represent your community.”

Sports Leader Amy Richards, School Captains Jim McClure and Grace Cahill with Principal Deidre Young.

Commitment key to Cloonan Jug win

By Keer Moriarty

Weeks of commitment paid off when uncle and nephew team Graeme Ferguson and Andrew Taylor took out the coveted Cloonan Jug at Beaudesert Golf Club.

The Cloonan Jug was run over six games, with play commencing in April this year, culminating in the 36-hole final on Saturday 10 June.

Andrew said it was a tough competition and thanked the Cloonan family for their sponsorship and his and Graeme’s families for the support they provided.

“It is a big commitment for the families to keep on letting you out to do it! You can’t do it without them,” he said.

“We were a knife’s edge off completing, even committing to the tournament so to think we got to the final is unbelievable.”

“The games were all tough, they always are in

the Cloonan Jug.”

“I couldn’t have done it without Graeme, you can’t win the Cloonan Jug on your own. We’ve had somewhere between 15 and 18 goes between Fergie and I.”

“We’ve scraped over the line this time and I’m just so thankful.”

Graeme recalled taking his nephew Andrew out to play golf when he was 14 years old and said they have enjoyed playing competitions together ever since.

He was pleased but humble about the win, noting that both he and Andrew have played the tournament many times and to have the win together is a big achievement for both of them.

“I’d like to thank the competitors we played today and on the other days. I don’t know what everyone else thinks but there have been no easy games,” he said.

Graeme Ferguson and Andrew Taylor on course.

Tim Cloonan, Cloonan Cup winners Graeme Ferguson and Andrew Taylor, Kate Cloonan and runners up Jason and Luke Kuhn.

By Keer Moriarty

Thea Mitchell and Sharon Brook fought back tears after winning Beaudesert Golf Club’s Cleavage Cup.

It was the fourth time the Cup has run and the first time Thea and Sharon have competed as a team.

They praised runners-up Nicki Mulligan and Chris Van Daalen, saying it was a close but friendly competition.

“It was nerve wracking,” said Thea.

“It was a very, very close game all the way around. We were only ever one up or square. It was very intense, but a great game.”

Photo: Last year’s Cleavage Cup winners Debbie Dansey and Jo Antcliff with Thea Mitchell and Sharon Brook.

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